Device Use:

The AirLife Humidification Chamber and Heated Breathing Circuit Kit are used with invasive and non-invasive ventilation systems to provide constant humidified breathing gasses for adults and children. The AirLife Humidification Chamber and Heated Breathing Circuit Kits are used in hospitals and other health care settings under the supervision of doctors and other trained health care providers.

Reason for Recall

Vyaire Medical is recalling the AirLife Humidification Chamber and Heated Breathing Circuit Kits due to a manufacturing error that may cause parts of the chamber to split apart into layers, allowing water to overflow the chamber and to back up into the patient breathing circuit. If this occurs, an excessive amount of water could enter the airway or lungs of a ventilated patient and lead to serious adverse health consequences, including injury or death.

Who May be Affected

All patient groups who may be given breathing support with ventilators using these devices

Contact Information

Customers wishing to receive credit for their in-stock products affected by this recall or to place an order for replacements can contact Vyaire Medical's Customer Service Department at 1-800-323-9088 (Option #1, followed by Option #1) Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Central Standard Time.